Optical character recognition reading aid for the visually impaired.
OBJECTIVE
An optical character recognition (OCR) reading machine is a significant help for visually impaired patients.


METHODS
An OCR reading machine is used.


CONCLUSIONS
This instrument can provide a significant help in order to improve the quality of life of patients with low vision or blindness.
Grandin
Juan Carlos
JC
Department of Ophthalmology, Mendoza Central Hospital, Mendoza, Argentina.
Cremaschi
Fabian
F
Lombardo
Elva
E
Vitu
Ed
E
Dujovny
Manuel
M
D005139:Eyeglasses; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D011932:Reading; D021641:Recognition, Psychology; D012682:Sensory Aids; D019987:Persons with Visual Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*